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SPLINTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Splinter.

How to pronounce splinter:

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Splinter - as a noun

A small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal

Example: "He got a splinter in his finger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sliver

Splinter - as a verb

Withdraw from an organization or communion

Example: "After the break up of the soviet union, many republics broke away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break awaysecede

Divide into slivers or splinters

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sliver

Break up into splinters or slivers

Example: "The wood splintered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sliver

Example Sentences

"I got a splinter in my finger when I was opening the wooden crate."
"She removed the splinter from her toe with a pair of tweezers."
"The carpenter accidentally got a splinter in his palm while working on the project."
"There was a small splinter embedded in the table's surface."
"He felt a sharp pain when a splinter pierced his leg while climbing the tree."
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Word Game Points

Is SPLINTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, splinter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPLINTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SPLINTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, splinter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPLINTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SPLINTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, splinter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPLINTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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